After being traded from the Bruins to the Panthers, Brad Marchand has found himself in the Stanley Cup Final, reflecting on the rarity of such opportunities after a long career. Marchand contributed to the Panthers' success by scoring a goal in Game 3 and assisting in Game 5 against the Hurricanes, clinching the series 4-1. He expressed excitement about his new role and emphasized the importance of experience in navigating playoff situations. The Panthers await their opponent, either the Oilers or Stars, while Boston's Red Sox faced a narrow loss to the Brewers.
"It's special," he told TNT's Jackie Redmond. "When you've been around for a while, you realize how few opportunities you have to be part of something like this. Just enjoying every moment, grateful for the opportunity."
"Definitely didn't expect to be here in this jersey, but I'm very happy I am," Marchand added, reflecting on his unexpected journey with the Panthers.
"We're comfortable in these situations," Marchand said in the postgame press conference. "The guys in this room have been here in many different situations and been up and down. When you've been through it before and have gone all the way, you see the different way momentum swings can happen throughout a game and how you can take advantage of that."
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